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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

WMATA Celebrates Three Years of Joint Development Project Successes

Agency projects add homes, offices, and millions in tax revenue as WMATA fast-tracks more joint development deals.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2025

WMATA Launches First Major Metrobus Overhaul in 50 Years

Branded as part of the “Better Bus” initiative, the overhaul is designed to deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly service across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, aligning transit with the region’s evolving mobility patterns and community needs.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

WMATA launches Automatic Train Operation on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

The agency completes systemwide rollout of ATO, improving speed, safety, and reliability while reducing travel times and paving the way for a more modern, efficient transit experience.

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Render for proposed Deanwood development.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 21, 2025

WMATA Selects Developer for Future Mixed-Use Buildings

WMATA is looking to utilize its properties to help encourage people to utilize their transit systems by providing easy access to residential and commercial areas.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2025

WMATA Approves Nearly $5B FY2026 Budget

The approved budget continues to fund WMATA at levels where service is safe, frequent, and reliable.

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Busy WMATA rail station.
Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2025

WMATA Implements Policy to Ban Violent Offenders and Other Serious Criminals

The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex or sex-related crime or any assault on a WMATA employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the agency’s system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2025

Transportation Secretary Urges Amtrak, WMATA Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety in D.C.

In a series of letters, Secretary Duffy urged D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, and WMATA CEO Randy Clarke to prioritize improvements to passenger security, crime reduction, and roadway safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2025

WMATA Adding New Bus Stop Signs as Part of Better Bus Network

The agency will start installing new bus stop signs in Virginia, with about 7,000 bus stop signs being replaced by WMATA crews over the next three months in anticipation of the June 29 official Better Bus launch date.

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WMATA bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 4, 2025

WMATA saves $500 million over two years

After two years of committing to financial sustainability, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has reported finding half a billion dollars in savings.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2024

WMATA Budget Proposal Includes Open Payment, Adopts Better Bus Plan

The agency is also calling for longer weekend hours; targeting service increases on the Red, Silver, and Yellow passenger rail hours and more.

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